Shaktoolik, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
293 Population 274/sq mi density
$65,833 Median Income $18,326 per capita
$93,000 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
23°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,833 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Shaktoolik, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,833
12% below
$18,326 per capita
Home Value
$93,000
67% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
94.4% high school+
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
34.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
23°F

How Shaktoolik Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shaktoolik's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shaktoolik a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shaktoolik residents earn a median household income of $65,833 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,326. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shaktoolik is $93,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

4.4% of adults in Shaktoolik hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shaktoolik has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July.

Data Overview

People

Population293
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,833
Per Capita$18,326
Unemployment
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,000
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units88
Rent Burden16.0%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking34.6%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp23°F
Elevation16 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute3 min
Broadband92.6%

Did You Know?

Shaktoolik was founded in 1969.
The median home in Shaktoolik was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (396 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.